Chapter 105A

Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: ''Abandoned leased space'', (i) a leased space that the operator finds unlocked and empty or unlocked and containing personal property with a…

Section 2. The operator may only lease space in a self-service storage facility by entering in to a rental agreement with an occupant. An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes. An occupant may not u…

Section 3. The operator of a self-service storage facility shall have a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, insurance or other charges in relationship to the property for expenses necessary for the preservation of the property or reasona…

Section 4. After default, an operator's lien may be enforced by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public or private sale, but only in accordance with the following procedure: (1) No sooner than five days after such default, the occupant and all other persons kn…

Section 5. If an occupant is in default for a period of five days or more, the operator may deny the occupant access to the leased space in a reasonable and peaceable manner; provided, however, that the occupant may have access at any time for the sole purpose of viewing the cont…

Section 6. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all notices required by this chapter shall be sent by verified mail or electronic mail. Notices sent to the operator shall be sent to the self-service storage facility where the occupant's property is stored. Notices to the occup…

Section 7. Except as otherwise provided herein or as stated in the rental agreement, the exclusive care, custody and control of all property stored in the leased self-service space shall vest in the occupant until a lien sale under the provisions of this chapter.

Section 8. Any violation by an operator of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed unfair or deceptive acts or trade practices under the provisions of chapter ninety-three A.

Section 9. In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator shall have the right to take possession of the leased space after 14 days and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means so long as the operator has attempted to contact the occupant on 2 sep…